Xero rostering and timesheet app for Australian businesses
The best-rated Xero timesheet app, scheduling software, and rostering add-on for Australia. Create staff rosters, track employee timesheets, and send them directly to Xero Payroll — no spreadsheets, no double handling.
- Winner of Xero's Top Roster App 2024
- Best Xero App store reviews
- Simple but powerful Xero integration
Australian businesses
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Top Xero Roster App 2024
Why RosterElf is the top Xero rostering add-on
Why businesses rate us #1 on the Xero App Store
With a 4.9-star rating from 89 reviews, here's what customers love:
Faultless Xero integration
Timesheets sync seamlessly every time.
Saves 8+ hours a week
Less time on rostering and payroll admin.
Easy to use
Drag-and-drop rostering staff enjoy.
Exceptional support
Fast, helpful Australian-based team.
Xero timesheet app: sync timesheets in one click
Approved hours flow straight to payroll
When you approve timesheets in RosterElf, they're ready to send to Xero immediately. As a purpose-built Xero timesheet app, RosterElf eliminates copying, spreadsheets, and manual data entry.
Award rates, penalties and overtime are already calculated — Xero receives clean, accurate data every time.
Pay rates calculated before they reach Xero
Penalties, overtime and allowances — sorted
RosterElf applies your award rules to every timesheet before syncing to Xero. Weekend rates, public holidays, overtime — all calculated automatically.
Employee data and time tracking stay in sync
No duplicate data entry, no mismatched records — just one source of truth across both systems.
Employees
Add an employee in Xero and they appear in RosterElf instantly.
Pay rates
Update pay rates in one system and they sync across automatically.
Leave balances
Leave balances stay current across both systems at all times.
Does Xero have a rostering app?
Xero does not include a built-in rostering or shift scheduling tool. Businesses with shift workers need a dedicated Xero rostering app and timesheet app to manage schedules, track time, and send approved timesheets to payroll.
What you need alongside Xero:
Comparing Xero rostering apps? See our independent comparison guide.
What Xero can't do alone
Xero is powerful accounting software — but it was never designed for rostering, time tracking, or workforce management. Here's where businesses hit the wall:
No timesheet app
Xero's built-in timesheets are basic data entry — no clock-in/out, no automatic time capture, no mobile app for staff. You need a dedicated Xero timesheet app to track hours properly.
RosterElf solves thisNo shift scheduling
You cannot create rosters or assign shifts in Xero. Businesses need a separate rostering app or Xero scheduling software to build schedules, manage shift swaps, and notify staff.
RosterElf solves thisNo award interpretation
Xero doesn't calculate penalty rates, overtime, or public holiday loadings. Without award interpretation, your team manually applies Fair Work rules.
RosterElf solves thisNo GPS clock-in
Xero has no location-based time tracking. Staff working across multiple sites need a Xero time tracking add-on with GPS verification.
RosterElf solves thisNo labour cost forecasting
Xero shows costs after the fact. You can't see projected labour costs while building a roster or before approving timesheets.
RosterElf solves thisNo staff availability
Xero can't collect employee availability or handle shift swaps. Managers are left guessing who's free, leading to no-shows and last-minute scrambles.
RosterElf solves thisRosterElf fills every gap.
Rostering, Xero timesheets, time tracking, award interpretation, and payroll sync — all in one platform that connects directly to Xero.
How Xero rostering apps work with payroll
Connect RosterElf — Australia's leading Xero scheduling software — to Xero in minutes and let approved employee timesheets flow directly to payroll — no double entry, no exports, no errors.
Connect to Xero
Link your Xero account in a few clicks. RosterElf syncs employees, pay rates and leave balances automatically.
Result: employees ready in minutes
Approve timesheets
Review and approve timesheets in RosterElf with award-interpreted rates already calculated.
Result: no manual rate calculations
Sync to payroll
Send approved timesheets to Xero with one click. Pay runs are ready to process instantly.
Result: payroll done in minutes
Popular rostering apps that integrate with Xero
Several Xero rostering add-ons and scheduling software options are available in Australia. Here's how they compare:
| Feature |  RosterElf Recommended | Deputy | Tanda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian award interpretation | Partial | ||
| Xero payroll sync | |||
| GPS clock-in | |||
| Real-time labour cost forecasting | Partial | ||
| Australian-based support | |||
| Free trial |
RosterElf is consistently rated as the best Xero rostering add-on for Australian businesses due to its deep payroll integration, Fair Work award handling, and local support.
6 reasons to use RosterElf with Xero
One-click sync
Send approved timesheets to Xero instantly. No exports, no uploads, no manual entry.
Award compliance
Rates are calculated using Fair Work award rules before they reach Xero. Support your compliance efforts automatically.
Save hours on time tracking
Eliminate double entry and manual timesheet processing. With built-in time tracking that syncs to Xero, payroll takes minutes, not hours.
Employee sync
Staff details, pay rates and leave balances stay in sync between RosterElf and Xero.
Accurate data
No transcription errors, no miskeyed hours. What's approved is exactly what syncs.
Cost visibility
See labour costs in real time as you roster. Know exactly what payroll will be before it runs.
What businesses say about RosterElf and Xero
Trusted by thousands of Australian businesses using Xero.
Ian Corney
Oct 2023
"We switched to RosterElf and are so pleased we did. Their integration with Xero is faultless. Rostering and payroll consistently runs smoothly now."
Braden Whelpdale
Jul 2024
"As an accounting firm we have been using RosterElf for our small business clients and cannot speak highly enough of it. Our clients love how easy it is to use and the integration with Xero is a winner."
Rachel Dorig
Jul 2023
"I absolutely love it! And what a fantastic support team! The time investment to setup RosterElf is very small and overweights the time saved in only a few pay-runs. Loved how easy it was to connect to Xero."
Rachel Dorig
Jul 2023
"I absolutely love it! And what a fantastic support team! A very special thanks to Stacy! You are one of a kind with your beautiful Irish accent. Thank you for making these process a breeze of fresh air. And what a great product. I cannot recommend it enough. The time investment to setup RosterElf is very small and overweights the time saved in only a few pay-runs. Loved how easy it was to connect to Xero. To no surprise to me. That what happens, when great teams collaborate. We do highly recommend RosterElf."
Xero roster integration help
At RosterElf, customer support is at the heart of everything we do. We provide fast, responsive assistance to ensure that our users always get the help they need, while our seamless Xero integration simplifies scheduling and payroll processes, saving businesses time and reducing errors.
Contact our Xero support teamWhy RosterElf is the best rostering & HR app for Xero
RosterElf was built from the ground up to work seamlessly with Xero. Whether you need a Xero rostering app, a Xero timesheet app, or both — RosterElf is the only add-on you need.
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4.9/5 on Xero App Store
Highest-rated rostering app
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Read articleXero integration FAQs
- No. Xero does not include a built-in rostering or shift scheduling tool. Businesses use third-party Xero rostering apps like RosterElf to create rosters, track time, and sync timesheets to Xero Payroll.
- RosterElf is one of the highest-rated Xero rostering apps in Australia (4.9/5 on the Xero App Store), offering award-compliant scheduling, time tracking, and direct payroll sync. Timesheets export with award rates already calculated, reducing manual corrections in Xero. Compare Xero rostering apps →
- Rostering apps connect via the Xero API, syncing employees, pay items, and approved timesheets directly into Xero Payroll. RosterElf is a Xero-certified add-on with deep integration.
- No. Xero requires an external rostering add-on to create and manage staff schedules. The Xero Me app only allows employees to view payslips and request leave — not build rosters.
- No. Xero does not include built-in scheduling software for staff rostering or shift management. Businesses that need to schedule employees, track their timesheets, and sync with Xero Payroll use third-party Xero scheduling software like RosterElf — a Xero-certified add-on purpose-built for Australian businesses.
- Xero offers the Xero Me app, which lets employees view payslips, submit leave requests, and enter basic timesheets. However, Xero Me is not a dedicated timesheet or scheduling app. Businesses that need employees to clock in/out, track hours accurately, and have timesheets auto-calculated with award rates use a dedicated Xero employee timesheet app like RosterElf.
- The Xero Me app is free for employees — it's included with a Xero subscription. However, it only covers basic payslip access and leave requests. For full employee timesheet tracking, GPS clock-in, shift scheduling, and award-compliant payroll export, businesses need a dedicated Xero timesheet app like RosterElf.
- Xero includes payroll functionality within its accounting software — it is not a standalone payroll app. Xero Payroll handles pay run processing once timesheets are submitted, but it requires a separate employee timesheet app to capture and approve hours first. RosterElf acts as the Xero timesheet and scheduling layer, sending approved, award-compliant timesheets directly to Xero Payroll.